Insider reveals Nintendo Switch 2 game release plan — console to be released in June

Trusted insider Tom Henderson told Insider Gaming how Nintendo is going to supply games for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.

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According to Henderson’s sources, who spoke to the insider at the GDC 2025 game developers conference, the Nintendo Switch 2 will go on sale throughout June and will have a three-phase game supply plan.

The first phase will be in June and will mostly feature games from Nintendo’s internal studios. The second phase will feature third-party titles and is expected in October-November, with the third wave planned for the holiday season.

Many third-party studios won’t be getting Switch 2 devkits until June (Image source: Nintendo)

Henderson also added that select journalists and bloggers will be able to try out the Nintendo Switch 2 and launch titles for a few hours at a private event next week.

The full presentation of the Nintendo Switch 2 will take place on April 2 as part of a special edition of the Nintendo Direct broadcast. The show is expected to reveal technical details of the console, an announcement of its price and release date.

At the very least, a new Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch 2 has already been confirmed (Image source: Nintendo)

There will reportedly be another Nintendo Direct broadcast (before the end of this week) ahead of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, but its content is unknown.

The official launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected in 2025. The console will be compatible with Switch games, although some titles may not be fully or partially supported by the new device. The console will also have exclusives.